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Abbey Woods Academy

Abbey Woods Academy

South Oxfordshire, OX10 7LZPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

52%

Capacity

145

Pupils

1.2x

Demand

About Abbey Woods Academy

Abbey Woods Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the South Oxfordshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 145 pupils on roll, operating at 52% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Abbey Woods Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sophie Charter, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 38% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12779th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 47th out of 48 in South Oxfordshire.

Abbey Woods Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 12 applications for 10 places, making it 1.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Abbey Woods Academy include ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Dance, Football and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Science Club, Chess.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 40.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in South Oxfordshire, Abbey Woods Academy is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWimblestraw Road, Wallingford, South Oxfordshire, OX10 7LZ
HeadteacherSophie Charter
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Number of Pupils145
Free School Meals (FSM)40.4%
School Capacity145 / 280 (52% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Improved
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (38%)

12779th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 93%

1899th of 2,034

In South East

Top 93%

47th of 48

In South Oxfordshire

Top 98%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

38%

Expected Standard

0%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 100
Expected:52%
Higher:14%
Writing
Expected:55%
Higher:0%
MathsAvg Score: 100
Expected:55%
Higher:14%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -19%

'22/23

57%

'23/24

38%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

5
ICT SuiteMusic RoomsArt StudiosSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

TennisAthleticsDanceFootballGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

CodingScience ClubChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

10

Applications

12

Balanced

Applications roughly match available places

Applications to places ratio1.2x
0x1x2x3x5x+

10 families put this school as their 1st choice (83% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Abbey Woods Academy

Abbey Woods Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01865340420www.abbeywoods.anthemtrust.uk

Wimblestraw Road, Wallingford

South Oxfordshire, OX10 7LZ

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Wimblestraw Road, Wallingford

South Oxfordshire, OX10 7LZ

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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